1580 - Drama as Literary Genre (BA)
Course information
Title
Drama as Literary Genre (BA)
Course number
1580.24
Academic year
2024-2025
ECTS
10.00
Level
Bachelor
Faculties
Faroese Language and Literature
Educations
BA in Faroese
Prerequisites
Students must have completed the required core component of the BA in Faroese. Admission may also be granted with alternative prerequisites. (Refer to the Programme Description in force).
Language of instruction
Faroese
Registration
Students on the second semester of B.A. in Faroese apply via Moodle. Applicants for an individual course must apply via the Student Service Center at lss@setur.fo
Beginning date
Thursday, September 5, 2024
End date
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Academic content
Purpose
The purpose of this course is to - afford students an understanding of drama as a literary genre and knowledge about European and Faroese drama history. - develop students’ skills to work analytically with written drama as a genre in the Nordic/international context.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, successful students will be able to demonstrate ability to: - explain the key aspects of European and Faroese drama history, - describe and apply the terminology of this research area, - analyse classical and Faroese drama literature based on the theory available and in the Nordic/international context, - interpret drama in accordance with trends in contemporary literature
Content
Drama as a literary genre in a historical context. We will read works on theory and link them to older and new works on European and Faroese drama literature.
Learning and teaching approaches
- Lectures - Group work - Discussions - Student presentations
Assessment
Assessment method
Set written take-home assignment. Students have two weeks to complete the assignment.
Examination (internal/external)
External
Grading scale
7-scale
Exam date/dates
14 day home exam 4th of January to 20th of January, 2025
Deadline for withdrawal from exam
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Academic responsibility and teachers
Academic responsibility
Paula Gaard
Teachers
Paula Gaard
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